E23 #Leadership 'Leading Teams in Different Countries' with Hans Schambye
In this podcast, Hans Schambye, the CEO of Galacto and board member of Dansk Biotech, discusses his journey in biotechnology. Hans shares his experiences, from founding Galecto as a university spin-out to elevating it to a NASDAQ listed company. As an MD PhD and his passion for the pharmaceutical industry he emphasises the importance of team work and coming up with solutions collectively. Hans highlights the need for diversity in teams and adapting to varying cultures in different countries. The interview explores his leadership style, which is defined by open and transparent communication; his role in Dansk Biotech and his fight to change taxation policies on future incomes. Finally, Hans discusses the significant role biotech will play in solving problems related to human health and the environment in future, encouraging more young people to join the industry. This series is sponsored by PharmaDanmark Shownotes 00:51 Introduction and Guest Presentation 01:10 Journey to Founding Galecto 01:55 Career Path and Transition into the Pharmaceutical Industry 03:27 First Leadership Role and Learning Curve 00:00 The Role of a Leader and Importance of Teamwork 05:18 Role in Dansk Biotech and Political Influence 08:27 Leading Teams Across Different Countries 15:17 Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion 17:58 Lessons Learned and Leadership Growth 20:37 Closing Remarks and Take Home Message